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4-star hotels in Scarborough
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Scarborough, pulled together from guest ratings, facilities and location. It is for couples, families and cyclists weighing up the seaside arcades against the cliff-top calm, and for anyone who wants a 4-star base on the Yorkshire coast.
Staying in Scarborough
Scarborough is honest about being a resort. Sandside and Foreshore Road are amusement arcades, doughnut stalls and gulls that will take food out of your hand, and in August it is loud from ten in the morning. Alongside that sit the Stephen Joseph Theatre, where Alan Ayckbourn has premiered most of his plays, the Rotunda geology museum built in 1829, and Anne Brontë's grave in St Mary's churchyard on the castle road. Both versions of the town are real, and you can have whichever you prefer by choosing which bay you sleep on.
These hotels sit in both camps. Queens Parade and North Marine Road look out over the North Bay, which is five minutes from the sands and has the boating lake; Blenheim Terrace, Longwestgate and Palace Hill are on the South Bay side, closer to the harbour and the castle headland. Several are inland in Ryndleside, Weydale Avenue and Scalby, and three sit outside town entirely, at Barmoor Lane, Racecourse Road, Wykeham and Low Road in the North York Moors National Park. Couples tend to take the sea-view terraces, families the rooms with cots and adjoining doors, and cyclists the cliff-bridge base with bike rental.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Barmoor Lane, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA country house hotel on Barmoor Lane, The Wrea Head Hall pairs a 4-star address with a restaurant and a garden and terrace for quiet afternoons. Guests score it 4.8 from 437 reviews. The 24 hour front desk, room service and free parking make arrivals and day trips simple, and special diets are catered for in the restaurant. Suited to couples and travellers who want a calm base with meals on site and a short drive to the town.
See The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & RestaurantLa Baia Hotel
24 Blenheim Terrace Scarborough Yo12 7Hdnorth Yorkshire, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Blenheim Terrace, La Baia Hotel is a 4-star seafront address with a bar, a terrace and free wifi, plus a safe for valuables. Its 4.8 rating comes from 141 reviews. Breakfast is served, so mornings start without a hunt for a cafe. The terrace is the draw on fine days, and the location suits guests who want the sea close and the town within easy reach on foot.
See La Baia HotelThe Gordon
24 Ryndleside, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet on Ryndleside, The Gordon is a 4-star guest house with family rooms, free parking and a garden. Guests rate it 4.8 across 135 reviews. A lounge and luggage storage add comfort for longer stays, and every room has a TV, hairdryer and free wifi. It suits families and drivers who value an easy car park and a quiet residential setting rather than a seafront address.
See The GordonTall Storeys
131 Longwestgate, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTall Storeys on Longwestgate is a 4-star house with sea views, a fireplace and garden, and a 4.9 rating from 74 reviews. Bathrobes, free wifi and free parking are provided, and special diets are catered for. The lounge and terrace give guests somewhere to unwind. It suits couples and small groups wanting character, sea proximity and a highly rated, intimate stay.
See Tall StoreysThe Plough Scalby
21 23 High Street, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Plough Scalby, on High Street, is a 4-star inn with air conditioning, a restaurant and a bar, and family rooms with kitchen and kitchenette facilities. Its 4.6 rating rests on 818 reviews. Room service, free wifi and parking are available, and pets are allowed. It suits families and guests who want meals, drinks and a relaxed base in Scalby without giving up in-room cooking.
See The Plough ScalbyBike & Boot Inns Scarborough Leisure Hotels for Now
Cliff Bridge Terrace, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOn Cliff Bridge Terrace, Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough is a 4-star hotel with a restaurant, bar and lounge, and a 4.6 rating from 613 reviews. Bike rental, a golf course and a beach nearby support active days, and pets are welcome. Family rooms, a lift and luggage storage ease longer stays. It suits cyclists, walkers and families who want gear-friendly facilities and the coast on the doorstep.
See Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough Leisure Hotels for NowNorlands Hotel
10 Weydale Avenue, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Business trips
- Lounge
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNorlands Hotel on Weydale Avenue is a 4-star guest house with sea views, a garden and a bar, rated 4.8 from 94 reviews. Family rooms, a business centre and free wifi cover both leisure and work trips, and karaoke and a picnic area add evening options. Special diets are catered for. It suits families and small groups wanting space, parking and a quiet avenue near the sea.
See Norlands HotelThe Barrington Guest House Hotel
3 Palace Hill, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Barrington Guest House Hotel sits on Palace Hill, a 4-star address with a fireplace, garden and terrace, rated 4.7 from 153 reviews. Family rooms, express check-in and room service are offered, along with free wifi and parking. Bathrobes and toiletries are provided. It suits couples and families who want a characterful house close to the town centre and its attractions.
See The Barrington Guest House HotelHeavenly Outlook
55 North Marine Road Scarborough, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHeavenly Outlook on North Marine Road is a 4-star guest house with sea views, free parking and free wifi, holding a 5.0 rating from 50 reviews. The list of nearby activities runs from golf and tennis to bowling, mini golf and fishing, so days fill easily. Family rooms and a lounge-style setting suit guests who want the north bay on the doorstep and plenty to do without driving far.
See Heavenly OutlookPinewood Park Tipis; Hot Tubs And Lodges
Racecourse Road Scarborough Yo12 5Tg, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay herePinewood Park Tipis, Hot Tubs and Lodges sits on Racecourse Road, a 4-star site with family rooms, a garden and free parking, rated 4.6 from 199 reviews. A picnic area, banquet space and a nearby golf course round out the offering for groups. It suits families and friends who want a self-contained outdoor stay with space for children and a base for the surrounding countryside.
See Pinewood Park Tipis; Hot Tubs And LodgesThe Paragon Guest Accommodation
123 Queens Parade, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Paragon Guest Accommodation on Queens Parade is a 4-star seafront house with sea views, a lounge and free parking, rated 4.6 from 138 reviews. Free wifi, a hairdryer and a safe are provided in the rooms, and a golf course is nearby. It suits couples and walkers who want the north bay promenade, sea air and easy parking in one place.
See The Paragon Guest AccommodationThe Ramleh
135 Queens Parade, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchenette
Why stay hereThe Ramleh on Queens Parade is a 4-star guest house with sea views and family rooms, rated 4.8 from 48 reviews. Rooms include a kitchenette with microwave, oven, refrigerator and toaster, plus free wifi and free parking. A garden and luggage storage add convenience. It suits families and longer-stay guests who want to self-cater beside the sea on the north bay.
See The RamlehThe Downe Arms Hotel
Main Road Wykeham, Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Wifi
Why stay hereThe Downe Arms Hotel on Main Road in Wykeham is a 4-star inn with a bar, a restaurant and wifi, rated 4.4 from 746 reviews. It is the pick here for guests who want to stay outside the town, with meals and drinks in the same building. It suits travellers visiting the North York Moors and anyone preferring a village setting to a seafront one, with the town a drive away.
See The Downe Arms HotelKimberley Hotel
131 Queens Parade, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereThe Kimberley Hotel at Queens Parade is a 4-star seafront house with a bar and lounge, a garden and terrace, and free parking. Its 4.6 rating comes from 62 reviews. Breakfast is served and free wifi, a hairdryer and toiletries are provided, with adjoining rooms available. It suits couples and families who want the north bay promenade and a comfortable, straightforward base.
See Kimberley HotelOx Pasture Hall Country House Hotel
Low Road North York Moors National Parkscarboroughnorth Yorkshire Yo12 5Td, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOx Pasture Hall Country House Hotel lies on Low Road in the North York Moors National Park, a 4-star house with an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and massage, rated 4.3 from 581 reviews. A restaurant, bar, room service and banquet space cover dining, and pets are allowed. It suits guests who want a countryside spa break with the coast reachable by car.
See Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 437 | Yes | Yes | – |
| La Baia Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 141 | – | Yes | – |
| The Gordon | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 135 | Yes | – | – |
| Tall Storeys | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 74 | Yes | – | – |
| The Plough Scalby | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 818 | – | Yes | Yes |
| Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough Leisure Hotels for Now | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 613 | Yes | – | Yes |
| Norlands Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 94 | – | – | – |
| The Barrington Guest House Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 153 | Yes | – | – |
| Heavenly Outlook | ★★★★ | 5.0 | 50 | Yes | – | – |
| Pinewood Park Tipis; Hot Tubs And Lodges | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 199 | Yes | – | – |
| The Paragon Guest Accommodation | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 138 | Yes | – | – |
| The Ramleh | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 48 | Yes | – | – |
| The Downe Arms Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 746 | – | – | – |
| Kimberley Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 62 | Yes | Yes | – |
| Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 581 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Plough Scalby has cots, high chairs, family rooms and a kitchen, and The Ramleh adds a kitchenette, microwave and oven. Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough and Norlands Hotel both list family rooms and cots, The Barrington Guest House Hotel has family rooms and cots, and Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel adds family rooms with a pool and spa for wet afternoons.
The Plough Scalby · Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough Leisure Hotels for Now · Norlands Hotel · The Ramleh · The Barrington Guest House Hotel · Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel
For sea views
Tall Storeys on Longwestgate lists sea among its facilities, as do The Paragon Guest Accommodation, The Ramleh and Kimberley Hotel, all three on Queens Parade. Norlands Hotel and Heavenly Outlook also list sea, and Heavenly Outlook sits on North Marine Road facing the North Bay sands.
Tall Storeys · The Paragon Guest Accommodation · The Ramleh · Kimberley Hotel · Norlands Hotel · Heavenly Outlook
For pets
Only three of the 4-star hotels here welcome pets. The Plough Scalby is the largest of them with 818 reviews and a restaurant, Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough adds bike rental and a golf course nearby, and Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel sets pets against a spa, sauna and indoor pool in the national park.
The Plough Scalby · Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough Leisure Hotels for Now · Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel
For walkers and cyclists
Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough is the obvious one, with bike rental service and a cliff-bridge location. Pinewood Park Tipis; Hot Tubs And Lodges sits on Racecourse Road with free parking and a garden, while Ox Pasture Hall and The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant put you out at Low Road and Barmoor Lane with parking and grounds.
Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough Leisure Hotels for Now · Pinewood Park Tipis; Hot Tubs And Lodges · Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel · The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Where to stay in Scarborough
Queens Parade
Queens Parade is the North Bay terrace, five minutes from the sands and above the boating lake, where model ships stage a scaled naval warfare display on selected summer afternoons, a tradition running since 1927. The Paragon Guest Accommodation, The Ramleh and Kimberley Hotel all list sea views here, and The Ramleh adds a kitchenette for longer stays.
Our picks here: The Paragon Guest Accommodation · The Ramleh · Kimberley Hotel
North Marine Road
North Marine Road runs above the North Bay, close to the sands and the cricket ground end of town. Heavenly Outlook is the single 4-star hotel listed here, with sea views, free parking, beach nearby and a 5.0 rating from 50 reviews.
Our picks here: Heavenly Outlook
Blenheim Terrace
Blenheim Terrace sits on the cliff between the two bays, a short walk from the town centre and the castle road. La Baia Hotel is the 4-star option here, with a bar, terrace, breakfast and free wifi, rated 4.8 from 141 reviews.
Our picks here: La Baia Hotel
Plan your stay
When to go
August is the loudest month: from ten in the morning Sandside and Foreshore Road are in full arcade voice. The boating lake's model naval warfare display runs on selected summer afternoons, with a brass band on Sundays, while the rest of the year the lake is free and quieter. Spring and autumn suit the theatre, the Rotunda museum and the churchyard walk up Castle Road, and the coast bus to Whitby and Filey runs through the day either side of summer.
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Questions, answered
Which Scarborough 4-star hotels have free parking?
The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant, The Gordon, Tall Storeys, Heavenly Outlook, Pinewood Park Tipis; Hot Tubs And Lodges, The Paragon Guest Accommodation, The Ramleh, Kimberley Hotel and Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel all list free car parking or parking. La Baia Hotel, The Plough Scalby and Norlands Hotel do not.
Which hotels in Scarborough allow pets?
Three do: The Plough Scalby on High Street, Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough at Cliff Bridge Terrace, and Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel on Low Road. No other 4-star hotel on this list lists pets allowed.
Which 4-star hotel is closest to the town centre?
Tall Storeys on Longwestgate and The Barrington Guest House Hotel on Palace Hill sit on the South Bay side by the old town, with Blenheim Terrace and the North Marine Road hotels a short walk uphill. The Downe Arms Hotel at Wykeham, Pinewood Park at Racecourse Road and Ox Pasture Hall at Low Road are outside town.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel is the only one listing an indoor pool, swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and massage. No other hotel on this shortlist lists a pool or spa, so it is the pick if that matters most.
Which Scarborough hotel is best for families?
The Plough Scalby is the strongest on facilities, with cots, high chairs, family rooms, a kitchen and a restaurant. The Ramleh adds a kitchenette, microwave, oven and family rooms, and Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough, Norlands Hotel and The Barrington Guest House Hotel all list family rooms and cots.
Which hotel has the best guest rating in Scarborough?
Heavenly Outlook on North Marine Road scores 5.0 from 50 reviews. Tall Storeys on Longwestgate is 4.9 from 74 reviews, and The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant, La Baia Hotel, The Gordon and Norlands Hotel all sit at 4.8.
Which hotels are near the beach?
Bike & Boot Inns Scarborough and Heavenly Outlook list beach nearby, and both are on the North Bay side. Heavenly Outlook, The Paragon Guest Accommodation, The Ramleh, Kimberley Hotel, Tall Storeys and Norlands Hotel list sea views, with Queens Parade and North Marine Road the closest to the sands.